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According to the likes of MSNBC and many other news stations, there are at least half a million immigrants in the country illegally. There have also been a larger number of those arrested who have refused to leave the U.S. after being ordered to do so.

I’ve heard people discuss the difference between the phrases “illegal immigrant” and “illegal aliens”. I’m sure when it comes the legal system, politics and all that, there is a difference. If anyone would care to explain it clearly to me, I wouldn’t mind one bit.

On one hand, I’m all for people coming to the US. I’m definitely an advocate of diversity. But if people are going to come here, they should do it legally. It saves a lot of headache and worry.

From what I understand though, the process of getting a green card can take quite awhile and can be really frustrating. Even for US citizens now, getting a passport or visa is even more of a headache process. Then again, what isn’t these days?

But looking specifically at those coming up from Mexico, I respect that they may want better jobs and what not. But if I’m going to move and live in a completely different country, I’m going to take time to learn the native language there. I’m sorry, but when I went into the Wal-Mart in Houston I was often momentarily confused about which country I was in.

Some people I know from California also say that a lot of times the immigrants from Mexico come up, work and then actually leave for back home for the holidays or after they’ve earned X amount of dollars. All of this is done ‘under the radar’ and without taxes filed or paid. Hmmm.

For people coming a lot further distance, such as from Africa, I could definitely see why they’d be a lot more resistant. I’m a pretty fair and compassionate person, as well. I enjoy helping people.

But rules are rules. I’m a U.S. born citizen and I don’t want any potential jobs I apply for to be taken by someone who is here illegally and just going to come and go as they please. I don’t want my chances of getting a job diminished, especially with the way the economy is right now.

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